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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 25
Category: DVD
Directors: Curt Geda, Hiroyuki Aoyama, Toshihiko Masuda, Bruce W. Timm, Butch Lukic, Dan Riba
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Studio: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Label: Warner Home Video
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
UPC: 012569754423
EAN: 0012569754423
ASIN: B000F4RH8E
Release Date: June 20, 2006 (New: This Week)
Theatrical Release Date: September 6, 1996
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Editorial Reviews:
Description
Alien warships instantly appear and attack Metropolis. Superman flies into action to save his beloved city, but his powers are not enough. This enemy is greater than any other Superman will ever know: the malicious Darkseid, a vicious dictator intent on controlling the universe and the one villain Superman is willing to kill ...or die trying. Darkseid vows to Superman, "If you will not be my knight, then you will be my pawn." No idle threat, he manipulates the Man of Steel to take over Earth in a plot that ultimately changes Superman's life forever! With this 2-disc, 18-episode collection, experience the colossal showdown of two titans from the very first punch!
DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Audio Commentaries on select episodes with the creators and the directors.
Easter Eggs:Easter Egg: A never seen before deleted scene with introduction by Bruce Timm.
Featurette:Superman: Behind The Cape -- David Kaufman, voice of Jimmy Olsen, takes you journey on how a show comes together.
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Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Ended Prematurely June 26, 2006
A great show that ended prematurely. Great storylines from the Darkseid episodes that carried on into Justice League. A prelude to the League includes appearances of Superman's "cousin" Supergirl, two Batman appearances with one featuring Robin, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), the Legion of Superheroes helps out a teenaged Clark Kent, and a non-SuperFriends version of Aquaman.As every other review has stated, the worst episode of the series is "Superman's Pal". Other episodes not that great include "Unity" (nasty, disturbing, aliens that shoot stuff from their hosts' mouths), "Little Big Head Man" (not worthy of previous Bizarro and Mr. Mxyzptlk appearances). Of note, the easter egg featured is another commentary found on disc 1.
 Wheres my ticket? June 23, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I too got screwed out of the Supeperman returns ticket with this item. I received Justice League season 2 and Suoerman Brainac Attacks at the same time and they both had the tickets. What gives?
A rarity in a season: it's nearly perfect June 23, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
With the upcoming release of Superman Returns, we of course are being treated to a wealth of Superman related DVD's such as the Justice League sets, the old George Reeves set, Dean Cain, a documentary, even Krypto the Wonder Dog is purchasable. Well with it comes a great addition: the third and last volume in the Superman Animated Series set which features some great episodes including some teamups and an all-and-out brawl with Apokolips and Darkseid.
Disc I:
Warrior Queen: It's decent. A stuck-up ruler gets turned on by Superman and wants him for a husband, only his refusal doesn't exactly make her nice. 7.5/10
Apokolips...Now!: Darkseid is planning to assault Earth and a new addition decides to help Superman. 9/10
Apokolips...Now! Part II: It's war as Earth/Superman and Apokolips' warriors go head to head which results in a shocking end to a character. 9.5/10
Little Girl Lost: Exploring Krypton's ruins, Superman comes across a survivor on a nearby planet, who's a bit too eager to be a hero on Earth. 8/10
Little Girl Lost Part II: Superman is taken to Apokolips and Supergirl has to save him, as well as save the Earth on a global scale. 8/10
Where There's Smoke: Another decent episode as Volcana, a hot(literally) vixen causes some trouble. 7.5/10
Disc II Side A:
Knight Time: Batman's missing? And what's Superman doing impersonating him and helping Robin? Fun episode. 9/10
New Kids in Town: Brainiac wants to destroy Superman so he decides to time travel to when Superman was actually just an underdeveloped Clark Kent. 9/10
Obsession: I never liked Toyman as a villain and he's got a stalkerish obsession with a model. Bah. 6/10
Little Big Head Man: Mr. Mxypzptlk is back and he needs help taking down Superman so he recruits...Bizarro? 8.5/10
Absolute Power: Mala and Jax-Ur are back only they're in charge of a planet. 8/10
In Brightest Day: A great episode as a new Green Lantern is featured, unfortunately also being hunted. 9/10
Disc II Side B
Superman's Pal: Thanks to the press, Jimmy is "Superman's friend" which warrants uninvited attention. 8/10
A Fish Story: Aquaman makes an appearance and he's not to happy with Luthor. 8.5/10
Unity: Another decent episode as Supergirl and Superman have to stop a cult who worships a huge...thing. 7.5/10
The Demon Reborn: Superman has to reteam with Batman again when Ra's Al Ghul and Talia come back and they're after Superman. 8/10
Legacy: Darkseid has a new partner in crime...Superman, and he's taking the fight to Earth. 9/10
Legacy Part II: Untrusted by Earth, Superman decides to take the fight to Darkseid and end it...permanently. 9.5/10
Aside from those "decent" episodes, this is a great set. One complaint about the Superman TAS as opposed to Batman's is that the latter as more human drama in it, it's more compelling while Superman's more fun. It's true but still when Superman takes on Brainiac and Metallo and deflects comets, who cares right? I guess one complaint I can say about this season is that there's too many teamups, either it's with Supergirl, Green Lantern, Aquaman..., even Jimmy gets to be a sidekick. But still it's an almost flawless season. One tiny nitpick: the Superman/Darkseid fight? Toooo short.
Don' buy this for the coupon, but for the episodes! June 23, 2006
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
In case you don't know what I'm talking about, "Superman, the Animated Series: Volume 3" and "Superman: Brainiac Attacks" both come with a free movie pass to see "Superman Returns" on theaters.
Anyway, some reviewers have ranked this product low because their box-set did not come with the free movie pass. I don't know how this could have happened because I myself received the free movie pass inside the DVD case. Also, I really would not mind not receiving the free movie pass because I bought this for the episodes. Who would spend about $20.00 on this just because it came with a free movie pass? It's cheaper at the theaters! Like anyone who actually likes and enjoys watching Superman, I bought this because it contains the final 18 episodes of the animated television series.....not because it's supposed to contain a free movie pass!!! Plus - correct me if I'm wrong, but usually animated series end up being better than the live-action movies. Remember "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (great animated movie) and "Batman & Robin" (bad live-action movie). I'm not saying that "Superman Returns" is going to stink (I actually look foward to seeing it), but I'm just saying that you really, really, really should purchase this final superman box-set because it concludes the series we all loved as a kid.
Like I said before, the episodes are absolutely great, and they should be the true meaning on why you're spending your money on this product. Here are the episodes included on this box-set, a short description of them, along with the grade that I give them.
DISC 1:
1. "Warrior Queen" (A spoiled ruler from another planet intends on making Superman her husband). A
2. "Apokolips...Now! - Part 1" (Darkseid and his troops invade Earth). A-
3. "Apokolips...Now! - Part 2" (Superman must stop Darkseid). A
4. "Little Girl Lost - Part 1" (Kara becomes Supergirl). A+
5. "Little Girl Lost - Part 2" (Supergirl must foil Granny Goodness' machine in order to stop Darkseid from destroying Earth). A+
6. "Where There's Smoke" (Volcanna, a woman with the mental ability of starting a fire, is running away from the government and causing trouble). A
DISC 2, SIDE A:
7. "Knight Time" (When Batman goes missing, Superman must go to Gotham City to help Robin find him). A+
8. "New Kids In Town" (Brainiac goes back in time to destroy young Clark Kent, so he would never turn into Superman). A+
9. "Obsession" (The Toyman tries to kidnap a super model, but why?). A+
10. "Little Big Head Man" (Mr. Mxyzptlk convinces Bizarro into destroy Superman). A+
11. "Absolute Power" (After escaping from the Phantom Zone, Mala and Jax-Ur become the new rulers of a planet). A
12. "In Brightest Day..." (Superman must help a new Green Lantern from escaping Siniestro, a villain). A+
DISC 2, SIDE B:
13. "Superman's Pal" (Jimmy Olsen is believed to be "Superman's best friend," and that brings him to big trouble when an old villain shows up!). A+
14. "A Fish Story" (Aquaman is captured by Lex Luthor and must escape). A
15. "Unity" (Superman and Supergirl must save Smallvile from alien parasites that take over people's mouths!). A+
16. "The Demon Reborn" (Ra's Al Ghul, a villain from Batman, tries to steal Superman's strengh when he becomes old). A+
17. "Legacy - Part 1" (Darkseid brainwashes Superman, and tricks him into taking over Earth). A+
18. "Legacy - Part 2" (Freed from Darkseid's control, Superman goes to Apokolips to fight and destroy Darkseid once and for all!). A+
SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Audio commentary on the episode "Apokolips...Now! - Part 2"
2. Audio commentary on the episode "New Kids In Town"
3. Audio Commentary on the episode "Legacy - Part 2"
4. "Superman: Behind The Cape," a behind-the-scenes with the show's creators and the voice of Jimmy Olsen.
5. "Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman," a documentary on some different Superman shows.
6. Trailers/Previews
7. Spoken Lanuages: English & French (episodes only)
8. Subtitled Languages: French & Spanish (episodes only)
Overall, these episodes are fantastic! If you like Superman, or if you like Batman, or if you like comic books, or if you like The DC Animated Universe, or if you like good quality animation, or if you like old and great telivision shows, or even if you don't like any of these wonderful things - buy "Superman, the Animated Series: Volume 3." This is the kind of show that will be enjoyed by parents and children for centuries! With great plots, complex characters, and awesome action - this is definitely (without doubt) one of the best things that you can buy in the ENTIRE amazon.com website! Trust me. If you're looking for something good to buy, this it it!
Note: The "Apokolips...Now" 2-parter and the "Legacy" 2-parter as well as the episode "Unity" might be too strong for little children, in some parts.
 Advertised Coupon? June 22, 2006
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Like another reviewer, I'd like to know what happened to that Superman Returns Pass advertised in the Amazon Ad above (This DVD includes a Movie Money pass valued up to $10.50 for admission to see Superman Returns. Coupon valid in select theaters in the United States from June 30, 2006, to July 31, 2006.)?
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